Africa Business Radio

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for the EU to adopt targeted sanctions on Lebanese officials engaged in corruption and obstructing the Beirut Port explosion investigation.The resolution condemned Lebanese political parties for the country’s devastating economic crisis and for delaying any semblance of economic recovery and accountability.The resolution urged the EU to maintain pressure on political leaders in Lebanon, where a government was formed last week following more than a year of political deadlock.The resolution notably condemned the rejection of an IMF-approved bailout plan presented by the previous Lebanese government.